May 2015

Some people get injured and they immediately assume they can now become millionaires. After all, you do hear of some cases in which people have received millions of dollars in settlements. But, this isn’t always something that will be an option. That’s because different states have rules about how much money can be paid out in a settlement. For example,…

Worker’s compensation is a very important program in Nevada that protects thousands of workers every year when they are injured at work. Though most people have a basic understanding of worker’s compensation and what it entails, many do not realize all of the different benefits available. The basic benefits are compensation for medical bills and compensation for lost wages. In…

It seems like states are legalizing marijuana left and right throughout the country. For the moment, though, Las Vegas appears content with its current list of vices on the menu. However, the Nevada Assembly has recently made a landmark decision regarding drug use that could affect the lives of many throughout the state. Experimental Drugs as a Last Resort Lawmakers…

Dog bite laws can vary from state to state, so if you live in Nevada, or Las Vegas specifically, you need to be aware of the way the laws work for your home. If you have a dog, it is important to follow the rules as far as keeping your dog on a leash and taking every step possible to…

If you’ve had a ticket to fly Allegiant Air in the past several weeks or so, you were probably a bit worried you may not get to your destination. Just last week a judge was moving quickly to hand down a ruling on whether or not pilots could simply walk off the job. While that didn’t happen, the discount airline…

Geographically speaking, Las Vegas sits squarely in the Mojave Desert; in fact, it is the largest city in the Mojave with almost two million residents. So, how do you raise an active family, have an active lifestyle or simply play outside in the desert’s scorching summer heat? While you might think that an average Las Vegas Valley resident’s first priority…

Energy drinks are everywhere in Las Vegas. Whether you’re drinking one when you’re feeling tired during the middle of the day or mixing one with alcohol later in the night, you probably think they’re completely harmless—but they might not be as safe as you think. More and more wrongful death lawsuits are appearing across the country alleging that energy drinks…

If you were injured in the workplace or while completing work-specific tasks, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation provides for your medical bills, and if you are unable to work because of the injury, it will also provide for a portion of your lost wages. This is called Temporary Total Disability, and it’s important that you understand…

It’s natural to worry about your car when you park it in the lot of a busy grocery or department store. All the unattended shopping carts seem like potential sources of damage if one of them bumps into your car. What would you do in that situation if the damage was severe enough? Would you be able to sue the…

Last week a jury in California awarded a multi-million dollar settlement to Alan Casillas who lost his leg due to the negligence of a truck driver. It has become a large profile case because it may be one of the largest amputation verdicts in California. The incident in question occurred two years ago while Casillas was riding his bicycle down…